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“The Wall” actor Bob Hoskins dies

Posted April 30, 2014 by Floydian Slip

British actor Bob Hoskins has died of pneumonia. He was 71.

Though he had more than 100 film credits to his name going back to the early-’70s, Pink Floyd fans might know him best as the manager to Bob Geldof‘s character Pink in 1982’s “Pink Floyd The Wall.”

Hoskins had retired from acting in 2012 after learning he had Parkinson’s disease.


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“Floydian Slip” coming to WSYY-AM/FM (Millinocket, ME)

Posted April 28, 2014 by Floydian Slip

“Floydian Slip” will begin airing on WSYY 1240 AM/94.9 FM on May 24.

“The Mountain” will carry the show Saturdays at 5 p.m. ET.

WSYY is a 1,000-watt AM/23,500-watt FM station serving mid-Maine with an eclectic mix of rock, oldies, country and contemporary music.

More than 55 affiliate stations have joined the show’s Random Precision Radio Network, created in Summer 2009 when we began syndicating our show from our Vermont studio.

Shine on, Maine!


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“Floydian Slip” preview #942

Posted April 28, 2014 by Floydian Slip


Join us this week for Floydian Slip #942:

  • Floyd from The Wall (1979) and More (Film soundtrack) (1969)
  • Live material from Wembley in 1974
  • David Gilmour from About Face (1984)
  • And much more

“Floydian Slip” is heard across the 50 stations of our Random Precision Radio Network. Learn where and when to listen.


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“Floydian Slip” songlist #941

Posted April 28, 2014 by Floydian Slip

  1. Run Like Hell
    Pulse (1995)
  2. When You’re In
    Obscured by Clouds (1972)
  3. Heartbeat, Pigmeat
    Zabriskie Point (Film soundtrack)  (1970)
  4. Amused to Death
    Amused to Death (Roger Waters) (1992)
  5. When the Tigers Broke Free
    The Final Cut (1983)
  6. Pink’s Song
    Wet Dream (Rick Wright) (1978)
  7. The Levels (*Floydian Slip Up*)
    Hendra (Ben Watt f/David Gilmour) (2014)
  8. Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
    Ummagumma (1969)

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Audio: WFXF guest appearance

Posted April 25, 2014 by Floydian Slip

Audio from our weekly guest appearance on Chicago’s 103.9 The Fox (WFXF), chatting with morning guy Sherman, wherein we explore the topic of setting yourself on fire just for a good vacation photo.

Listen to the segment:


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“Floydian Slip” coming to KQHK (McCook, NE)

Posted April 22, 2014 by Floydian Slip

“Floydian Slip” will begin airing on KQHK 103.9 FM in McCook, NE, on May 3.

“The Hawk” will carry the show Saturdays at 10 p.m. CT.

KQHK is 50,000-watt classic rock station serving southwest Nebraska and northwest Kansas.

More than 55 affiliate stations have joined the show’s Random Precision Radio Network, created in Summer 2009 when we began syndicating our show from our Vermont studio.

Shine on, Nebraska!


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“Floydian Slip” songlist #940

Posted April 21, 2014 by Floydian Slip

“Storm Effect”

Remembering Pink Floyd sleeve designer Storm Thorgerson (1944-2013)

  1. I Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You
    I Robot (The Alan Parsons Project) (1977)
  2. I Don’t Remember
    Peter Gabriel (3) (Peter Gabriel) (1980)
  3. To the Hilt
    To the Hilt (Golden Earring) (1975)
  4. Good Morning Judge
    Deceptive Bends (10cc) (1977)
  5. The Crunge
    Houses of the Holy (Led Zeppelin) (1973)
  6. Words of Wisdom
    Deadlines (Strawbs) (1977)
  7. Carpet Crawlers
    The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (Genesis) (1974)
  8. Docking In
    Kitsch (Heavy Metal Kids) (1977)
  9. Wish You Were Here
    Wish You Were Here (1975)

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“Floydian Slip” preview #941

Posted April 21, 2014 by Floydian Slip

Join us this week for Floydian Slip #941:

  • Floyd from The Final Cut (1983) and Zabriskie Point (1970)
  • Live material from Ummagumma (1969) and Pulse (1995)
  • David Gilmour sitting in on a brand new track
  • And much more

“Floydian Slip” is heard across the 50 stations of our Random Precision Radio Network. Learn where and when to listen.


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Audio: WFXF guest appearance

Posted April 18, 2014 by Floydian Slip

Audio from our weekly guest appearance on Chicago’s 103.9 The Fox (WFXF), chatting with morning guy Sherman, wherein we explore the topic of tacos and interviews.

Listen to the segment:


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Enter to win: Surrogate Bands Pink Floyd cover contest

Posted April 18, 2014 by Floydian Slip

Announcing Floydian Slip’s 4th Annual “Surrogate Bands: Pink Floyd Cover Contest!”

Submit your own recording of a Floyd song for a chance to win some great prizes and have your song aired on the “Floydian Slip” radio show.

One first prize winner will get $200 in Pink Floyd merchandise from The Official Web Store of Pink Floyd. And … we’ll air their recording during a special all-covers edition of the “Floydian Slip” radio show: Our “Surrogate Bands” special will run for a week starting June 30 on all 50+ “Floydian Slip” affiliate stations.

Second prize, selected by random drawing, is a Pink Floyd periodical package including four magazines featuring the group or its members on the cover: Uncut (November 2013), Guitar World (Holiday 2013), Record Collector (August 2013) and Classic Rock presents Prog (September 2010).

Complete rules and regulations online. Entries must be received by 12 midnight (EDT) June 28.

Enter to win by uploading your recording now.


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